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2013 NGen Fellows Project: Strategies for Talent Diversity

This 2014 report by Independent Sector examines the challenge of racial diversity in the nonprofit sector and offers proposed strategies for increasing diversity and inclusion. The study was a collaborative project conducted by the 2013 American Express NGen Fellows.


Philanthropic Leadership Development Programs – A Directory of Programs that Develop Diverse Leadership in the Philanthropic Sector

This directory by the D5 Coalition lists leadership preparation programs across the country that prepare or enhance the careers of diverse individuals in philanthropy. The directory was compiled from January – June 2014.


On Message: Using Strategic Communications to Advance Social Change in Black and Latino Communities

This 2008 research report by the Association of Black Foundation Executives (ABFE) and Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP) highlights examples of the effective use of strategic communications by Black- and Latino-serving nonprofits to advance their work and improve opportunities in communities of color. The report includes recommendations for how foundations can intergrate support for strategic communications […]


Vision and Voice: The Role of Leadership and Dialogue in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

In this 2014 report, Philanthropy Northwest, in partnership with the Seattle University Nonprofit Leadership Program, explored the role of leadership in advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in philanthropy. The participatory research project engaged high-level executives in a peer learning network, and studied additional foundations to identify the practices, barriers, and organizational cultures that support diversity, […]


Honoring the Past, Shaping the Future: Chinese American Philanthropy in the Bay Area

This 2014 companion report to For Generations to Come: Chinese American Philanthropy in the Bay Area provides a snapshot of findings and recommendations on how to further engage Chinese Americans in philanthropy.